Chapter
Michael Peterson's Plea Deal Dilemma
1:18:12 - 1:21:33 (03:21)
Michael Peterson contemplated taking a plea deal for voluntary manslaughter but reconsidered as the trial approached and a deal for time served became a possibility.
Clips
Peterson's daughters struggle with the possibility of a second murder trial, while Candace insists on getting justice for her sister Kathleen, leading to the failed negotiations of a plea deal with the DA and the defense.
1:18:12 - 1:19:19 (01:07)
Murder Trial
Summary
Peterson's daughters struggle with the possibility of a second murder trial, while Candace insists on getting justice for her sister Kathleen, leading to the failed negotiations of a plea deal with the DA and the defense.
ChapterMichael Peterson's Plea Deal Dilemma
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline NBC
After years of fighting for his innocence and facing the possibility of another trial, Michael Peterson agreed to take a plea deal in order to spare his family more pain, even though it meant admitting guilt.
1:19:19 - 1:20:33 (01:14)
Crime
Summary
After years of fighting for his innocence and facing the possibility of another trial, Michael Peterson agreed to take a plea deal in order to spare his family more pain, even though it meant admitting guilt.
ChapterMichael Peterson's Plea Deal Dilemma
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline NBC
Michael Peterson takes an Alford plea for voluntary manslaughter, although he remains firm in believing his innocence while facts suggest otherwise.
1:20:33 - 1:21:33 (00:59)
Crime
Summary
Michael Peterson takes an Alford plea for voluntary manslaughter, although he remains firm in believing his innocence while facts suggest otherwise.